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House roll call 255 · 38th Congress · May 10, 1864

To pass the first resolution regarding the contested election case of bruce VS. Loan, providing that benjamin j. Loan is not entitled to a seat in the house of

On May 10, 1864, the House voted 59–71. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–61, Democrats 49–0, Others 9–10. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member voted against their own party.

During the 38th Congress (1863–1864), Abraham Lincoln was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

59

No

71

Did not vote

57

Date

May 10, 1864

From Voteview roll call records.